NAMYANGJU, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea grapples with a prolonged summer heatwave, a shelter for rescued dogs in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, is taking extraordinary measures to shield its residents from the sweltering sun. Operated by the animal welfare group Korea Animal Rights Advocates (KARA), the “On Center” is home to 213 dogs, [...]
UIJEONGBU, South Korea, July 30 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea endures an unrelenting heatwave with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius, over 81,000 chickens and pigs have died in Gyeonggi Province alone between July 11 and 25, according to local government data released Wednesday. The fatalities began mounting shortly after heat advisories were issued across [...]
SEOUL, July 30 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 100 Gyeonggi Province residents have received compensation through the region’s pioneering climate insurance program, as record heatwaves continue to drive a sharp rise in heat-related illnesses. As of July 28, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government reported a total of 110 insurance payouts: 60 cases related to heat illness, [...]
SEOUL, July 22 (Korea Bizwire) — As record-breaking heat and monsoon rains sweep across South Korea this month, a growing number of consumers are opting to spend their leisure time indoors — fueling a retail phenomenon known as “mallcations” and delivering a significant sales boost to department stores and outlet malls. According to major retailers, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Extreme heat wave in August is forecast to push up electricity costs for households by an average of 13 percent, the state-run power company said Monday. The average usage of electricity per household climbed 9 percent in August from a year earlier to come to 363 kilowatt-hours (kWh), which [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Fire Agency of South Korea reported a significant increase in wasp sting incidents as the prolonged heatwave has contributed to a rapid growth in wasp populations across the country. According to statistics released on August 25, wasp sting accidents have shown a consistent annual spike starting in July, [...]
YANGYANG, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – With sweltering temperatures persisting throughout the summer, beach resorts in Gangwon Province have seen a surge in visitors compared to previous years. However, the tourist hotspot of Yangyang County has experienced an unexpected decline, raising questions about changing travel patterns and local challenges. According to data released by Gangwon Province [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – As a relentless heatwave drives electricity demand to record highs, South Korea’s business community has banded together to launch an energy conservation campaign. The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) announced on August 12 that it is spearheading the initiative alongside other major business organizations, including the Federation of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — With the mercury hitting highs of around 36 degrees Celsius, a sweltering heat wave that has stricken South Korea is now costing the lives of thousands of animals across the country. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), over 1,200 people fell ill due to [...]
SEOUL, April 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Sales of air conditioners and electric fans rose sharply this month from a year earlier, industry sources said Thursday, amid above-average temperatures that can be a sign of a hot summer to come. Lotte HiMart, a consumer electronics retailer, witnessed a whopping 180 percent increase in the sales of [...]